Events and Activities
Here are just a few of the events and activities
of The Blessings Foundation,
in addition to the ongoing programs taught at several area juvenile facilities.
-- More events are listed in the archives --
Not all classes/presentations are listed here;
it is our practice not to list information concerning
presentations when so requested by participants.
2011
2 December
Edison Community College
Piqua, OH
"Kids To College Day" for
Troy's Van Cleve 6th Grade Students
Joseph Mahan, Commander of the Basic Police Academy for the
Edison Criminal Justice Program, along with assistant Nancy Neal,
once again presented 3 programs
to about 60 6th grade students from Van Cleve School,
and their teachers/chaperones.
This has become one of the more popular programs presented
during this event which is held at Edison to introduce young students
to classes and career opportunities at the community college.
1 November
Edison Community College
Basic Peace Officer Academy
Nancy Neal, founder of The Blessings Foundation
presented the Wellness Program for First Responders
to the students of the Basic Peace Officer Academy.
This interactive program which included the
1-hour Athlete Focus program
as well as the 4-hour Wellness Program
was enjoyed and well-received by the academy students.
30 September
Edison Community College
Piqua, OH
"Career Day" for
Piqua Junior High 8th Grade Students
Joseph Mahan, Commander of the Basic Police Academy for the Edison Criminal Justice Program presented 3 programs to about 60 8th grade students from Piqua Junior High School at Edison's Career Day for PJHS.
Mahan discussed the various aspects of Law Enforcement with the students, and included segments from one of Blessings' programs which utilizes optical illusions to illustrate that things are not always as they seem.
Mahan explained fingerprints to the students and showed each student their own handprint using techniques used by law enforcement officers. Through the use of magnetic powder each student was shown their own handprint being raised on a piece of paper, which then was given to them to keep as a souvenir.
15 July
Evenflo
Piqua, OH
"Violence in the Workplace"
Joe presented the Blessings Foundation's program
"Violence in the Workplace: Recognize, React, Respond, Recover"
to 13 of the supervisory staff members of
Evenflo in Piqua.
12 July
Miami County Board of Health
Troy, OH
"Violence in the Workplace"
Joe presented the Blessings Foundation's program
"Violence in the Workplace: Recognize, React, Respond, Recover"
to 29 staff members of the Miami County Board of Health.
Miami County Safety Council
Piqua, OH
"Violence in the Workplace"
Joe presented the Blessings Foundation's program
"Violence in the Workplace: Recognize, React, Respond, Recover"
to a group of participants at the Miami County Safety Council's
Safety Fair held at The Learning Place in Piqua.
This timely program was enlightening and
appreciated by those in the audience, and as a result,
Joe has been asked to present it at various companies whose
representatives were in attendance.
19 May
Wilder Intermediate School
Piqua, OH
"Spirit Day"
For the fourth year in a row, Nancy and Joe
were asked to return to Wilder Intermediate School
to present their program to 4th, 5th and 6th graders
in four separate sessions throughout the day.
This program, "Let's Meditate," was enjoyed by the
more than 60 students who chose to attend this session.
Four students (one in each session) received a free CD
and an organizer/binder for school as a door prize.
All students who participated were treated to a small gift bag.
14 April
Edison Community College
Basic Peace Officer Academy
The Blessings Foundation presented its
Wellness Program for First Responders
to the students of the Day Academy.
This interactive 4-hour program
was well-received by the students in the
Basic Peace Officer Academy.
19 March
Edison Community College
Basic Peace Officer Academy
The Blessings Foundation presented its
Wellness Program for First Responders
to the students of the Evening Academy.
This interactive 4-hour program
was well-received by the students in the
Basic Peace Officer Academy.
15 March
"Shots Fired on Campus"
Active Shooter Presentation
Joe was again asked by Edison Community College
to present this program for the members of the faculty
who were unable to attend the previously offered sessions.
23 and 24 February
"Shots Fired on Campus"
Active Shooter Presentation
Joe was asked by Edison Community College
to present this program to the students and faculty.
The program, produced by the Center for Personal Protection and Safety,
consists of an outline, powerpoint and video
designed to introduce a Survival Mindset in the event
the College experiences an Active Shooter on Campus.
10 February
The Ohio Police and Fire Games
12-17 June - Fairborn, OH
The Blessings Foundation has committed to
again be one of the sponsors for
The 2011 Ohio Police and Fire Games.
For more information about this organization,
28 January
Edison Community College
Piqua, OH
"Kids Go To College Day" for
Troy's Van Cleve 6th Grade Students
Joseph Mahan, Commander of the Basic Police Academy for the
Edison Criminal Justice Program, once again presented 3 programs
to more than 70 6th grade students from Van Cleve School,
along with their teachers and chaperones.
This has become one of the more popular programs presented
during this event which is held at Edison to introduce young students
to classes and career opportunities at the community college.
Mahan, assisted by Nancy Neal, discussed the various aspects of
Law Enforcement with the students explaining the importance of
education and good behavior. The presentation included
a segment from one of the more popular Blessings' programs
which utilizes optical illusions to illustrate that things are not always
as they seem, and that good detectives and crime scene investigators
sometimes need to examine very closely to determine what they see.
Mahan explained fingerprints to the students and showed each student
their own handprint using techniques used in the field by law enforcement officers. Through the use of magnetic powder each student was shown
their own handprint being raised on a piece of paper, which then was given
to them to keep as a souvenir. While he was printing each student, Neal involved the students in interactive activities and encouraged them
to think "outside the box."